August 2018 Dear FXW Families, We hope your summer has been a wonderful break filled with great fun and happy memories. Our teams have been busy this summer preparing for another successful school year. The first day of school is Tuesday, September 4. Tuesday, September 4: First day of school • Holy Name Campus (HNC): Grades 4-8 Student Orientation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Old St. Pat’s Campus (OSP): K-3 Open House for Students and Parents from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Fun Fest: All Preschool through 8th grade students and families are invited to join us on Desplaines St. in front of the OSP Campus from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preschool attendance is optional. • Students must be accompanied by a parent to attend Fun Fest. • For HNC families, please complete the link that will be sent on August 20 to grant permission for your student(s) to take bus transportation from HNC to OSP. • For students in Grades 4-5 not planning to attend Fun Fest, dismissal will be on State St. and for students in Grades 6-8 dismissal will be on Wabash St. at 10:30 a.m. • Desplaines St. will be closed between Monroe St. and Adams St. for Fun Fest. Please plan accordingly for traffic and parking surrounding the OSP Campus and please pay close attention to STREET CLEANING PARKING RESTRICTIONS. To make the beginning of the year run as smoothly as possible, this Welcome Kit includes everything you need to start the year, including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Family Calendar (a hard copy of the calendar will also be mailed to each household). Information on Back-to-School Nights for Parents Uniform Guidelines Athletics Program Overview and Registration Information Co-Curricular Program Overview and Registration Volunteer Opportunities Overview a. Living the Legacy b. Parents at the Heart (PATH) c. Parent Group Advisory Board (PGAB) d. Admissions e. Advancement f. Parent Volunteer Forms and Requirements 7. Social Emotional Development and Technology (SET) Program Overview 8. Guide to myFXW Parent Portal Guide 9. Quest Meal Program Overview and Login/Menu Information